http://www.ganggreennation.com/2010/8/27/1654716/still-salty-over-old-news-arizona On Wednesday, the Arizona Cardinals, or "Jets West" as we call them, decided to formally file a lawsuit against Jets' OLB Calvin Pace. The Cardinals and NFL Management Council are suing to demand he pay $2.8M for lost time during the 2005 season, citing that his severe arm injury was sustained while arm wrestling with a friend. This has been an ongoing issue, as the Cardinals have been trying to collect their money since 2006. In January 2006, the Cardinals filed a grievance. Earlier this year, an arbitration meeting took place in Tempe, Az.. Arbitrator Michael Beck presided over the case, and issued a final ruling last month against Pace, which went in favor of the Cardinals' organization. Still, Pace has not budged, and has not paid them. Unfortunately, now he is in violation of the league's collective bargaining agreement, which requires Pace to submit to the arbitration terms, or challenge the ruling. He has done neither. Now, The Cardinals and NFL management council want a judge to confirm the ruling, which would force Pace to not only pay the $2.8M, but also lawyers' fees who were involved in the case. Doesn't look good for Pace, he may have run out of options here. http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2010/08/calvin_pace_new_york_jets_and.php another link too.
I really hope Lance Laury makes the team. He was the special teams leader on the Seahawks and would provide nice depth for us at linebacker. He also delivered that beastly hit on Jim Sorgi that fucked his shoulder. With Pace out, Laury should definately fill in in his absence.
Jason Taylor from Jets LR on filling in for injured LB Calvin Pace (foot) for next couple of weeks: ""That's what I do, man." lol
I hope we see some Westerman mixed with Taylor if Pace is out for a couple games. I want to see what he can do in a full game or against 1s....
Ray Lucas: "Educated guess....fracture. Not stress fracture, fracture. If he's limping out in the boot then educated guess is four to six weeks."
just put it in you're head that pace is out 4-6 weeks. that's what I'm doing. if it turns out to be less then cool but I fully expect the worst.
